#42 - Seeing Clearly: The Senior Connection Between Lighting and Safety

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Proper lighting is crucial for seniors' safety, independence, and wellbeing as aging eyes require specific accommodations to function optimally. Our vision undergoes significant changes as we age, requiring more light and better quality illumination to prevent falls, maintain independence, and support mental health.

In this podcast, we will discuss the following and more:
• Aging eyes need up to three times more light than younger adults due to physiological changes
• Poor lighting increases fall risk by 1.5 times for seniors and can lead to serious injuries
• Proper lighting affects mood and mental health by regulating circadian rhythms and boosting serotonin
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Chapters

1. #42 - Seeing Clearly: The Senior Connection Between Lighting and Safety (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Lighting for Seniors (00:01:06)

3. How Aging Changes Vision (00:03:27)

4. Impact of Poor Lighting on Safety (00:04:10)

5. Lighting and Mental Health Connection (00:05:19)

6. Essential Lighting Features for Seniors (00:06:09)

7. Room-by-Room Lighting Guide (00:07:06)

8. Special Needs for Dementia Patients (00:08:25)

9. Common Lighting Mistakes to Avoid (00:09:55)

10. Simple, Cost-Effective Lighting Upgrades (00:10:26)

11. Conclusion and Call to Action (00:10:53)